Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) discusses the current state of the U.S. economy and offers his suggestions for fundamental change through export expansion and corporate tax reform.

IBM chairman, president, and CEO Ginni Rometty discusses the use of big data and the ways in which organizations are learning to compete in a new landscape, as part of CFR's CEO Speaker series.

JAMES OWENS: Well, good evening, everyone. Welcome to snowy New York. I'm just here from the Rockies; I've been praying for snow every day. Get here tonight, and it may be here for a few days. I hope…

STEPHEN FRIEDMAN: Good afternoon. We're at the appointed hour, so let me call this meeting to order. I'm Steve Friedman, and it's going to be my great pleasure to introduce Senator Rob Portman.First…

DAVID VICTOR: Please, let me interrupt. Thank you very much. I will remember not to bring up a plastic pen next time. Thank you, Rod, for clinking your glass. It's really my great pleasure to op…